Friday roundup: Stadium development, hit and run, libel suit

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June 29, 2012 - 9:44 AM

Downtown Minneapolis neighbors don’t want a Dome II: City and stadium officials met with neighbors Thursday and agreed that they want to make sure the construction of the new stadium will encourage development in the area. The Metrodome never spurred much development in the area surrounding it since it was built in 1982. (JANET MOORE)

Fugitive Minneapolis dentist, candidate alleges libel: Jack Shepard, who fled to Italy while facing felony arson charges, is suing the Huffington Post over a headline that labels him an arsonist. He currently is running for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar. (DAN BROWNING)